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A Job Loss Protection Plan for Buyers

We’ve only just launched the Long & Foster Buy Confident Plan, and we’ve already improved on it. That’s how driven we are to be there for today’s buyers and sellers in this challenging marketplace.

In addition to extending our current Buy Confident Campaign’s Free Consultation and Lowest Rate Guaranteed offers, we are adding a third program for Buyers. It’s called Job Loss Protection. It is part of the Rainy Day Foundation*’s HELP (Homeowner Education and Loan Protection) program, underwritten by Virginia Surety Company, Inc.

The Job Loss Protection aspect of the HELP program assists homeowners who’ve involuntarily become unemployed keep their mortgage payments current for up to $1,800 per month for up to six months, while looking for work. The HELP program also offers six months of telephone counseling and educational e-newsletters.

As a listing advantage, Long & Foster’s Buy Confident™ Plan Job Loss Protection is a powerful selling tool. The times call for this added level of buyer confidence, and we can’t wait for you to benefit from this excellent confidence-building offer.

* The Rainy Day Foundation’s HELP Program is void where prohibited by law and subject to cancellation without further notice. Certain restrictions apply. While Long & Foster believes this Program could be of significant benefit to many homebuyers, each homebuyer must thoroughly review the details of the Program to determine its benefits and their eligibility. This overview is not intended to be an exhaustive description. Please see full policy for details. Long & Foster may receive a small portion of the cost of this Program as compensation for its various marketing and administrative efforts in connection therewith.

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